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Market analysisAugust 8, 2026

Syrian Pound Strengthens Against USD, TRY, SAR; Gold and Crypto Rise

LiraScope Data DeskAugust 8, 2026

The Syrian Pound showed strength against the US Dollar, Turkish Lira, and Saudi Riyal over the past two weeks. Gold and major cryptocurrencies saw gains in USD terms.

Key levels
USD
buy 130.9 · sell 131.4
131.15SYP+1.5% /2wk
EUR
buy 150.1 · sell 151.9
151SYP0.1% /2wk
TRY
buy 2.73 · sell 2.75
2.74SYP+2.1% /2wk
SAR
buy 34.48 · sell 34.96
34.72SYP+1.3% /2wk
Gold 24K
140USD/g+2.3% /24h
BTC
65,103USD+0.3% /24h

SYP vs. US Dollar

As of 15:08 UTC on 2026-08-08, the US Dollar traded at 131.15 SYP, with a buy rate of 130.9 SYP and a sell rate of 131.4 SYP. Over the past two weeks, the Syrian Pound strengthened by 1.5% against the US Dollar.

Other Currency Exchange Rates

The Euro was quoted at 151 SYP (buy 150.1, sell 151.9), with the Pound weakening by 0.1% against it over two weeks. The Turkish Lira stood at 2.74 SYP (buy 2.73, sell 2.75), with the Pound strengthening by 2.1% over two weeks. The Saudi Riyal was at 34.72 SYP (buy 34.48, sell 34.96), with the Pound strengthening by 1.3% over two weeks.

Gold Market Update

Gold prices saw increases over the last 24 hours. Gold 24K was at 140 USD per gram, up 2.3%. Gold 21K traded at 122 USD per gram, increasing by 2.6%. Gold 18K was priced at 105 USD per gram, marking a 2.2% rise.

Cryptocurrency Movements

Major cryptocurrencies also registered gains. Bitcoin (BTC) was at 65103 USD, up 0.3% in 24 hours. Ethereum (ETH) traded at 1923 USD, showing a 0.6% increase over the same period.

Methodology. Figures are LiraScope's own market mid-rates, sampled through the day. Gold and crypto are quoted in US dollars. Generated automatically from live data.
Disclaimer. Informational only — not financial advice. Rates are indicative and can change quickly.